Nigeria is planning a digital criminal registry and here’s why you should be worried. It is called the Crime and Criminal Tracking System bill but it contains irregularities in data privacy amon…
A review of Tecno’s Camon 12 Pro
I delve into Tecno’s latest Camon mobile device.…
President Buhari’s Independence Day speech may suggest his stance on Internet censorship in Nigeria
Steps taken by African nations like Egypt, South Africa and Tanzania on censorship have highlighted a trend on the continent. Nigeria may be on the same path as well.…
Nigerian aviation authority, NCAA bans MacBook Pro Retina 15 on all flights
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) released a statement banning volatile MacBook Pro laptops, whose battery have been known to overheat and cause fires, from being carried on aeroplanes in N…
South African bank workers to strike against digitalisation of their jobs
With bank workers losing their jobs to internet bank and banking apps and bank branches shutting down, South Africa’s biggest financial union wants to ensure that private institutions take respo…
Nigeria gets $433 million for a 5-year national identity card project
With just 38% of Nigerians with a formal means of identification, NIMC has been tasked with $433 million and 5 years to accurately document 200 million Nigerians, and possibly identify Boko Haram mili…
Despite raising $210 million, Tala halts its mobile lending operations in Tanzania
The Melinda Gates approved company has put its mobile lending operations in Tanzania on hold till further notice. This may have been in the works for a while.…
South African court declares state surveillance unlawful and invalid
A recent court ruling in South Africa declared the country’s interception of communications illegal.…
Your period-tracking app may be sharing your data with Facebook
Women using popular period-tracking apps may just be sharing a lot more with strangers than they may have bargained for.…
South Africa admits to mass surveillance amidst xenophobic unrest
Amidst issues of violence motivated by xenophobic attacks against non-South Africans, the country battles with data privacy issues that may have mitigated the unrest.…
How long will the ceasefire between Uganda and Rwanda last?
Despite signing a peace pact to resolve ongoing tensions, diplomatic sparks ignite after Uganda and Rwanda block news sites. Will the peace hold?…
A review of the Oppo A5s
A careful look at what Oppo’s A5s can and can’t do with its current price tag.…
To obtain their e-Passports, Kenyans are now required to book online for biometrics
With a new online appointment system to book biometrics for Kenyans, the Department of Immigration hopes to make the process of obtaining an e-Passport more efficient and fraud-free for applicants.…
What we know about Kashifu Abdullahi, the new NITDA DG
The new Director General of NITDA has some big shoes to fill.…
Swvl, another ride-hailing company is thinking of entering the Nigerian market
Is the ride-hailing market in Nigeria overcrowded and competitive, or is there enough space for everyone at the table?…
5 insights on the current state of virtual reality in Africa
Brief highlights on the state of Virtual Reality in Africa as told by an expert.…
Nigeria’s logistics startup, Kobo360, raises another $30 million to aid Africa expansion
This year, this $30 Million investment may turn out to be the largest funding round in Nigeria.…
Nigeria’s TechAdvance raises $1 million to expand operations
Nigerian-based payment application development company TechAdvances secures $1milion from Lamar Holding…
TECNO parent company set for million-dollar IPO
Transsion Holdings, makers of the three top mobile devices dominating the African market in the form of TECNO, Infinix, and Itel, has confirmed that it will be listing on Shanghai’s recently opened ST…
Diageo invests $219 million in renewable energy for its African operations
Diageo PLC, the UK based beverages producing company best known for such consumer staples as Guinness Stout, Johnny Walker Whiskey, Smirnoff Vodka and Ciroc eau-de-vie has announced a $219 million dol…